Scholarship Will Be In Beals' Name

Lake news to note

The South Lake Kiwanis Foundation will have its second annual memorial breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Thursday at Jenkins Auditorium, Montrose Street in Clermont.

Proceeds will go toward a scholarship fund for students at South Lake High. This year's event will honor Charley Beals, a charter member of South Lake Kiwanis, who died March 12 of a heart attack. The scholarship awarded this year will be in his memory.

Contributions to the scholarship fund may be made payable to South Lake Kiwanis Foundation, P.O. Box 120063, Clermont 34711.

The speaker will be Dorothy Reid Lewis, who was kidnapped and raped in January 1993. Her daughters Jasmine and Jamilya were kidnapped, shot and killed.

Tickets for the breakfast may be bought by calling Ann Dupee at (904) 394-3184 or Ouida Jones at (904) 429-2297.

Boat club will anchor indoor cleanup Monday

Members of the Triangle Boat Club plan an indoor cleanup at 9 a.m. Monday for the visiting boat club at the clubhouse. Details: Bruce Cooper, (904) 787-3470 or Lloyd Daurer (904) 343-7858.

DAV chapter plans its officers' election Thursday

The Lady Lake Chapter 150 of the Disabled American Veterans will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Clark Gable Room, Villages of Lady Lake. Officers will be elected. All members are encouraged to attend. Details: (904) 753-9599.

Prosecutor will address Lake Young Republicans

The Lake County Young Republicans will have a dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Country Kitchen Restaurant across from the Lake Square Mall. Brad King, state attorney of the 5th district, will talk. All Republicans are invited. Details: Lee Johnson, (904) 343-4180.

Schools' human growth committee sets meeting

The Lake County Schools System's Human Growth and Development Committee will meet from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Monday in the Testing and Evaluation Center, 120 W. Ianthe St., Tavares.

Mount Dora library calls for part-time volunteers

The Mount Dora Public Library is looking for people who are willing to volunteer four or more hours a week to assist library staff. Volunteers will be needed through the summer. Apply at the library, 900 N. Donnelly St., for an interview appointment.

Eustis fire hydrant tests may affect water in homes

The Eustis Fire Department has begun its annual testing of fire hydrants and the work may temporarily affect residents' water service.

On Monday and Tuesday, hydrants in the area of Prescott Street and east to the Eustis First Baptist Church on Orange Avenue and north to the Bypass, will be flowing from 6 p.m. to midnight.

Residents should run their taps until the water comes out clear before using it. Eustis Fire Department at 357-6585 or the water department at 357-5618 can answer questions from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Orange Blossom Squares hatch an Easter dance

The Orange Blossom Squares' annual Easter dance will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday in the recreation hall, Villages of Lady Lake. R.J. Hogan will call squares. Jeannette Chauvin will cue rounds. The club will provide cake.

A mainstream dance and plus workshop is planned for 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, also in the recreation hall at the Villages. Walt Ishmael will call squares. Details: (904) 753-6092 or 753-1368.

Imperial High-12 Club will do lunch in Leesburg

The Tavares Imperial High-12 Club 557 will have a luncheon at 11 a.m. Thursday at Silver Lake Country Club, Silver Lake Drive, Leesburg. All master Masons and their spouses are invited. To reserve a seat, call (904) 728-1568.

Regatta entries will set sails for championship

Entries are being received in as many as 20 classes for the 42nd annual Mount Dora Sailing Regatta, set for April 29-30.

The largest class is expected to be the Day Sailers, with as many as 25 entries competing for the Florida state championship.

Three boats are required for one design class. Open classes will use the Portsmouth numbers. Racing will be on three courses laid out on Lake Dora.

The first of back-to-back races will begin at 12:30 p.m. April 29. The first race on April 30 will start at 10 a.m. Registration and boat launching will be at Gilbert Park, near downtown Mount Dora.

The entry fee is $10 through April 24 and $20 after that date, including up until 10 a.m. April 29. The fee includes, for the skipper, a barbecued dinner on April 29 at the Mount Dora Yacht Club. Additional dinners are $10 each.

For details, contact George Spencer at (904) 343-2376.

Residents of Tavares can load up on mulch

Free mulch is available to Tavares residents. The area on the south side of Woodlea Road at the city's Rapid Filtration Basin is the pickup location, near Sunshine Christian Homes. The site is unattended, so residents will have to do their own loading. For details, call (904) 742-6222 weekdays.

Firearms safety class includes target practice

Lake County Schools Community Education Department will offer a class in firearms safety from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday through next Friday, with a day of target practice scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 22.

The course will cover basic operation, care, handling and legal responsibilities of firearms. Successful completion of this course meets requirements for issuance of a concealed weapons permit.

The fee is $50. Weapons will be provided upon request. Students must supply ammunition. To register, call Judy Borders at (904) 742-6486, Ext. 148.

Dog obedience classes are scheduled in Eustis

Lake County Schools Community Education Department will offer a dog obedience class on six Saturday mornings, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., April 22 through May 27, in the parking lot at Vo-Tech Center, 2001 Kurt St., Eustis.

Dogs should be at least six months old. The cost is $20. To register, call Judy Borders, (904) 742-6486, Ext. 148.